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ABEL KORZENIOWSKI WINS THE BAFTA!!

Apr 27, 2015

Congratulations to Abel Korzeniowski for winning Best Original Music at the prestigious 2015 BAFTA Television Awards. His score for Penny Dreadful was the winner among other well-deserved nominees in the category. Already the winner of numerous World Soundtrack and International Film Music Critics Awards as well as two Golden Globe Award nominations, Abel’s place in the upper echelon of film and television music composers has been firmly established with this new honor.

ABEL KORZENIOWSKI WINS THE BAFTA!!

Apr 27, 2015

Congratulations to Abel Korzeniowski for winning Best Original Music at the prestigious 2015 BAFTA Television Awards. His score for Penny Dreadful stood out as the winner among other well-deserved nominees in the category. Already the winner of numerous World Soundtrack and International Film Music Critics Awards as well as two Golden Globe Award nominations, this honor firmly establishes Abel’s place in the upper echelon of film and television music composers.

The intricately crafted music for Penny Dreadful episodes meld the complex tones of Gothic horror and dark romance. The end result are scores that infuse depth, sensuality and dread into every scene.

The Penny Dreadful soundtrack is available on Varese Sarabande records.

Congratulations to Empire Composer Fil Eisler

Mar 20, 2015

Congratulations Fil Eisler, on the simply amazing debut season of Empire. The Fox show completed its first season this week and the numbers were staggering: 17.6 million viewers tuned in to watch the season finale. When the show debuted in January, it was watched by 9.9 million viewers.

Congratulations to Empire Composer Fil Eisler

Mar 20, 2015

Congratulations Fil Eisler, on the simply amazing debut season of Empire. The Fox show completed its first season this week and the numbers were staggering: 17.6 million viewers tuned in to watch the season finale. When the show debuted in January, it was watched by 9.9 million viewers. Empire proceeded to gain viewership every single week to the finale, a feat Nielsen stated was unmatched in their history of estimating viewership.

Fil’s score was an unexpected and brilliant counterpoint to the songs featured on the show – recorded by a full orchestra, it was full of heightened drama, with the occasional melding of hip-hop beats into the mix. Congratulations and continued success to Fil and to everyone involved in the making of Empire. We can’t wait for next season!

Roger Neill - Mozart in the Jungle Premiere

Roger Neill - Mozart in the Jungle Premiere

Dec 22, 2014

All episodes of Mozart in the Jungle, scored by Roger Neill, will be available at midnight tonight on Amazon!

The highly anticipated series, created by Roman Coppola, Jason Schwartzman and Alex Timbers, was inspired by the best-selling novel by Blair Tindall, called “Mozart in the Jungle: Sex, Drugs and Classical Music.” Lola Kirke, Malcolm McDowell, Jason Schwartzman and Gael Garcia Bernal lead the cast as they go “behind the scenes of the pill-popping, competitive, cripplingly anxious, occasionally silly but often distressing orchestra world.” And the best part? All 10 episodes will be available for your holiday viewing.

Klaus Badelt - Halo: Nightfall

Klaus Badelt - Halo: Nightfall

Nov 11, 2014

The Halo franchise is introducing the first episode of Halo: Nightfall today, a live-action series scored by Klaus Badelt!

This project, produced by Ridley Scott, takes place in the events between Halo 4 and 5. The five episode series will release on a weekly basis exclusively on Xbox and Windows 8.1 platforms. This is the franchise’s most ambitious live-action project to date. Get more details here!

Abel Korzeniowski - Penny Dreadful Soundtrack

Aug 19, 2014

The Penny Dreadful sountrack, featuring music by Abel Korzeniowski, is now available!

Abel Korzeniowski - Penny Dreadful Soundtrack

The Penny Dreadful sountrack, featuring music by Abel Korzeniowski, is now available! Head over to iTunes to get your copy!

Here’s what Abel is saying about his Main Title to Penny Dreadful:

“I wrote the main title before even seeing the animated sequence. My only guideline was John’s desire for something ‘elegiac’, and a story board with sketches and timings. That early visual concept centered around petrified human forms floating in the abysmal darkness, while evil creatures, which live inside, are cracking the sculptures to get out. This was a very stimulating image, however the main melodic theme came from one of the firsts scenes I scored — Vanessa meets Dorian Gray (#14 NEVERSAY NO) — this was where Vanessa’s Theme was born.

The first part of Vanessa’s Theme begins with a 3-note motif — her signature, which is then stamped across the entire score. The second part reflects Vanessa’s deeper and often suppressed, emotional side (see #18 CLOSERTHANSISTERS, #26 BACKHAND OF GOD)." – Abel Korzeniowski

Penny Dreadful, scored by Abel Korzeniowski, premieres on Showtime!

“While DEXTER brought bountiful blood and MASTERS OF HORROR occasionally lived up to its title, Showtime traded suspense for presumed intensity while exploiting the freedoms outside of the limits of broadcast television restrictions. The atmospheric PENNYDREADFUL however, just may be the series to pull Showtime into more serious horror territory, as long as future episodes make good on the potential of the impressively creepy pilot.

Special acknowledgement should also go to Abel Korzeniowski, who provides an exceptionally fitting and wondrous score for the series." – Fangoria

Orphan Black Season 3 debut - Trevor Yuile, Amon Tobin

Apr 20, 2015

BBC America’s critically acclaimed series “Orphan Black” returned for a third season on Sunday and once again Trevor Yuile’s intense original score and Amon Tobin’s hauntingly modern title theme add texture and suspense to the hit science-fiction thriller.

Orphan Black Season 3 debut - Trevor Yuile, Amon Tobin

Apr 20, 2015

BBC America’s critically acclaimed series “Orphan Black” returned for a third season on Sunday and once again Trevor Yuile’s intense original score and Amon Tobin’s hauntingly modern title theme add texture and suspense to the hit science-fiction thriller.

“Orphan Black” centers around the incredible lead performance of actress Tatiana Maslany, who plays multiple characters all created from the same clone seed. Amon’s title theme and Trevor Yuile’s complex score both reflect the various personalities of Sarah’s clones and the thrilling action and pace of the show.

Exclusive Interview with Roger Neill - Mozart in the Jungle

Feb 15, 2015

Roger Neill discusses his multiple roles on the Amazon series Mozart in the Jungle in our exclusive interview!

Exclusive Interview with Roger Neill - Mozart in the Jungle

Feb 15, 2015

Our own Carrin Tanaka sat with Roger Neill to discuss his role as composer and music producer on Amazon’s Mozart in the Jungle. This witty, sophisticated series, inspired by Blair Tindall’s book Mozart in the Jungle: Sex, Drugs, and Classical Music, is deeply centered around the music, so Roger’s responsibilities extended way beyond what’s normally required. Get inside insight into how Roger Neill made the intricacies of the show possible.

Mozart in the Jungle was produced by Jason Schwartzman, Roman Coppola, and Paul Weitz and stars Gael Garcia Bernal, Malcolm McDowell, Lola Kirke, and Bernadette Peters. Stream now through Amazon Prime!

Bruce Gilbert - Transparent and Orange is the New Black Nominated for Golden Globes

Dec 11, 2014

Orange Is the New Black and Transparent, both music-supervised by Bruce Gilbert, were nominated for Golden Globes!

Bruce Gilbert - Transparent and Orange is the New Black Nominated for Golden Globes

Dec 11, 2014

Orange Is the New Black and Transparent, both music-supervised by Bruce Gilbert, were nominated for Golden Globes this morning! The 72nd Golden Globe Awards will be presented on January 11, 2015, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel! Transparent received two nominations, and Orange is the New Black received three. Here are the details:

Orange Is the New Black
Best TV Series, Musical or Comedy
Best Actress in a TV Series, Musical or Comedy – Taylor Schilling
Best Supporting Actress in a Series, Mini-Series or TV Movie – Uzo Aduba

Transparent
Best TV Series, Musical or Comedy
Best Actor in a TV Series, Musical or Comedy – Jeffrey Tambor

Bruce is also featured in a behind-the-scenes special at Amazon.com, where he discusses the back story of how music became a critical element for the evolution of Transparent.

Since it’s debut on Sunday, Transparent has received astounding reviews. Willa Paskin from Slate states: “To call it Amazon’s first great series, or the only great series of the new fall season—both of which are true—is to damn it with faint praise.”

Variety, The Huffington Post and Time have also published incredible reviews. With such an enthusiastic reception of the show, it’s no wonder that Transparent may be one of the best series of this fall.

Brian Reitzell - Hannibal Soundtrack

Aug 5, 2014

Hannibal Season 1, Vol. 2 soundtrack, featuring music by Brian Reitzell, is now available!

Brian Reitzell - Hannibal Soundtrack

Aug 5, 2014

Hannibal Season 1, Vol. 2 soundtrack, featuring music by Brian Reitzell, was released through Lakeshore Records today! Be among the first to feast on the critically-acclaimed score and purchase through iTunes! Here’s an album preview:

Abel Korzeniowski - Penny Dreadful Ep. 1

Apr 28, 2014

The first episode of Showtime’s Penny Dreadful, scored by Abel Korzeniowski, is now available to stream online!

Abel Korzeniowski - Penny Dreadful Ep. 1

Apr 28, 2014

The first episode of Showtime’s Penny Dreadful, scored by Abel Korzeniowski, is now available to watch online before its May 11th premiere date!

“An erotically-charged, profoundly unsettling new saga, PENNYDREADFUL completely reinvents literature’s most iconic and terrifying characters. Dorian Gray, Victor Frankenstein and timeless figures from Dracula join a core of original characters in a dark and brutal quest to save a soul — even as they grapple with their own monstrous temptations. Starring Josh Hartnett, Timothy Dalton and Eva Green.” -Official Site

Daniel Licht | The Red Road Premiere

Daniel Licht | The Red Road Premiere

Mar 3, 2014

Don’t miss the premiere of The Red Road, scored by Daniel Licht, on The Sundance Channel tonight at 9pm EST! This ambitious six-episode drama is a dark story full of mysterious twists and complex characters. Set in rural New Jersey, it focuses on a small Native American tribe called the Lanape and it’s conflicting relationship with the town and the police force investigating the murder of a college student. Jason Mamoa (Game of Thrones) provides a powerful presence alongside Julianne Nicholson (August: Osage County). Tom Sizemore, Lisa Bonet and Martin Henderson also star.

This from Dan:

“I am very proud of the score for The Red Road. My goal was to keep the music fresh and as cutting edge as the production and at every turn to do the unexpected. Using haunting, otherworldly strings and low churning pads I tried to highlight the inner turmoil of the characters and heighten the suspense.”

The Red Road - Music by Daniel Licht

Apr 2, 2015

After The Red Road’s thrilling first season, Daniel Licht will once again be composing the show’s moody and subdued score. His instinctive and inventive methods with various musical instruments brings a deep, eclectic sound that weaves itself perfectly into every scene, whether that scene is subtle or tension-filled.

The Red Road - Music by Daniel Licht

Apr 2, 2015

Sundance TV’s original scripted series, The Red Road, kicks off its sophomore season tonight (check your local listings). The gritty and intense drama, touted as “gripping” by the Associated Press, takes viewers on a journey where a local murder is just the beginning of a series of events that forces a small town to question their values, allegiances and allies.

After a thrilling first season, Daniel Licht will once again be composing the show’s moody and subdued score. His instinctive and inventive methods with various musical instruments brings a deep, eclectic sound that weaves itself perfectly into every scene, whether that scene is subtle or tension-filled.

We expect nothing but twists and turns this upcoming season from Dan and the production behind The Red Road.

Fil Eisler - Empire

Fil Eisler - Empire

This music-business drama, from Lee Daniels and Danny Strong, stars Terrence Howard, Taraji P. Henson and Gabourey Sidibe. The plot centers around a music empire mogul (Terrence Howard) whose three sons and ex-wife all battle for his throne.

Laurent Eyquem - The Red Tent

Laurent Eyquem - The Red Tent

Nov 25, 2014

The Red Tent, the Lifetime mini-series scored by Laurent Eyquem, will premiere December 7th as a two-night event!

The Red Tent, based on Anita Diamant’s best-selling novel by the same name, takes place during the times of the Old Testament. The sweeping drama will unfold through the eyes of Dinah, the daughter of Leah and Jacob, as she navigates through the turmoil of ancient times.

This exciting project was produced by Sony Pictures Television and executive produced by Paula Weinstein and Nancy Bennett. Morena Baccarin, Minnie Driver, Iain Glen and Will Tudor will lead the fantastic cast.

Gracepoint - Marty Beller

The 10 part TV mini-series mystery, created by Chris Chibnall, stars David Tennant and Anna Gunn as detectives investigating a young boy’s murder in an idyllic beach town. The case exposes the town’s secrets, casting suspicion on nearly everyone.

Vanity Fair Feature - Orange is the New Black

Vanity Fair tipped their hat at the music selection in the season two premiere of Orange is the New Black, music-supervised by Bruce Gilbert!

Orange Is the New Black: What Was that Great Song from the Premiere?By Joanna Robinson

It’s odd to say that a song is a spoiler. But trust me, in this case, it is. So we’ve put the music after this lovely image of Ms. Taystee herself busting a move. So, unless you like spoilers, please don’t go any further until you’ve watched the episode entitled “Thirsty Bird.”

Bruce Gilbert - Orange is the New Black Soundtrack

Bruce Gilbert - Orange is the New Black Soundtrack

Orange is the New Black, music-supervised by Bruce Gilbert, will release a soundtrack in May!

‘Orange Is the New Black’ Soundtrack to Be Released in MayBy Ashley Lee

“Music From the Original Series Orange Is the New Black” will feature Regina Spektor’s theme song, and tracks by Kelis, The Velvet Underground and Nico.

The female inmates are still stuck in prison, but the sounds of Orange Is the New Black are being readied for release. Music From the Original Series Orange Is the New Black will be available on May 13, Universal Music Enterprises announced on Tuesday. The full track list includes the Grammy-nominated theme song, “You’ve Got Time,” by Regina Spektor, as well as songs by Kelis, The Velvet Underground, Nico and more.